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red herring:

red herring [the ~] nom

  1. the red herring (diversion; diversionary tactic)

Translation Matrix for red herring:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
desarrollo diversion; diversionary tactic; red herring adverse wind; contrary wind; cultivation; development; education; evolvement; expansion; full growth; growth; increase in scale; maturity; objection; opposition; rebellion; resistance; revolt; riot; ripeness; river source; scale up; scenario; screenplay; source; spring
distracción diversion; diversionary tactic; red herring absent-mindedness; absentmindedness; amusement; amusing; being absent-minded; break; carelessness; distractedness; distraction; diversion; entertaining; entertainment; forgetfulness; inattention; interval; lack of thought; neglect; negligence; nonchalance; playtime; relaxation; thoughtlessness; woolgathering
maniobra de diversión diversion; diversionary tactic; red herring
- preliminary prospectus; smoked herring

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Related Definitions for "red herring":

  1. any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue1
  2. a first draft of a prospectus; must be clearly marked to indicate that parts may be changed in the final prospectus1
    • because some portions of the cover page are printed in red ink a preliminary prospectus is sometimes called a red herring1
  3. a dried and smoked herring having a reddish color1

Wiktionary Translations for red herring:

red herring
noun
  1. misleading clue

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